You shouldn't use the locker at all unless you need to use it. Do not use it on pavement. The locker should only be used in offroad situations when traction is limited (for instance, boat ramps, on offroad trails, etc).

If you have a 4WD, then you can only use the locker in 4lo range (from the factory).

The locker is not designed to give the truck overall performance. It's only there to help you gain traction when you need it. So - if you're stuck somewhere in some mud (for example) and you engage the locker....at that moment, it's the best damn piece of performance you could have.

oh you guys are no fun. i have a perma-lock in my rear end ( not able to be dis-engauged) and is awesome.... turning is fine as long as you keep your foot slightly on the gas. never ever let off throttle in a turn locked and on pavement. but a solid locked rear en is effin awesome.

oh you guys are no fun. i have a perma-lock in my rear end ( not able to be dis-engauged) and is awesome.... turning is fine as long as you keep your foot slightly on the gas. never ever let off throttle in a turn locked and on pavement. but a solid locked rear en is effin awesome.

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Your perma-lock is NOT the same as a TRD e-locker.

I've never heard of perma-lock and tried to research it....but couldn't find any good info.

the name of it is not a perma- lock... i was just stating i am permanently locked. i have the powertrax locker for the tundra rear end(8.4) and your right it isnt like the tacoma e-locker. ive taken those heap of shit lockers you have in your rear end out many many times for friends that would rather run a powertrax. and no it doesn not pop and bang when you are turning, if it does, then more than likely it was et up wrong, or its user error. like i said, a locker can be driven on on asphalt as long as through turns you remain slightly on the throttle. it isnt a spool man... its a locker. huge difference.

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the name of it is not a perma- lock... I was just stating i am permanently locked. I have the powertrax locker for the tundra rear end(8.4) and your right it isnt like the tacoma e-locker. Ive taken those heap of shit lockers you have in your rear end out many many times for friends that would rather run a powertrax. And no it doesn not pop and bang when you are turning, if it does, then more than likely it was et up wrong, or its user error. Like i said, a locker can be driven on on asphalt as long as through turns you remain slightly on the throttle. It isnt a spool man... Its a locker. Huge difference.

that is indeed true. until you really need it and you find something has fouled out with your electrical system. happens more than you would think. hence why you never see a true prerunner/race truck/ buggy/ class one/ class 16/ class 10, etc running a e-locker.

In about 4 minutes with simple hand tools you can engage your locker without electricity. There are 4 (IIRC) bolts holding the locker motor on. Remove them, the locker motor comes off and you can use your finger or a screwdriver to push the locker yoke over and engage it, or disengage it. Simple. So while its true you probably won't see an eLocker on a race vehicle. Hope is not all lost if you rip the wiring harness off your locker motor and you are out in the middle of nowhere.

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now in a RACE would you want to lose 4 minutes trying to play with a damn locker to get it to engage of would you rather have something based off of a ratcheting system that is guaranteed to work? im almost positive we could put that crap e-locker into my rear end and it wouldnt be able to hang with the power of the truck... i think ill stick with my ratcheting type.

was it the factory setup ring and pinion? and i understand u werent talking about a race situation, however... plan and build for the worst. and mind me asking what brand the 2 ratcheting type lockers were that you saw destroyed? because so far we have thrown a detroit into a 823hp car and we sheared driveshafts before the locker even brushed the pimp juice off its boots. and the pwertrax in my truck so far takes 400 like a champ.

Originally Posted by silverback07In about 4 minutes with simple hand tools you can engage your locker without electricity. There are 4 (IIRC) bolts holding the locker motor on. Remove them, the locker motor comes off and you can use your finger or a screwdriver to push the locker yoke over and engage it, or disengage it. Simple. So while its true you probably won't see an eLocker on a race vehicle. Hope is not all lost if you rip the wiring harness off your locker motor and you are out in the middle of nowhere.

haha wow. that doesnt sound fun. was it so bad it couldnt be driven or was it just like... oh shit i broke my locker. and once again... goes back into knowing how to drive with a locker. its not something you pick up over night... but sure is fun in the rain making turns hahahah